Category Archives: Community News

4-H clubs across Canada benefit from FCC grants
A total of 48 4-H clubs around Alberta are set to receive money from the 2024 FCC 4-H Club Fund, it was announced Tuesday.The fund grants groups up to $500, with over $1 million given to 2,100+ clubs ...
Dec 10, 2024

Submissions open for Viewpoint Gallery 2025 exhibitions
Red Deer's Viewpoint Gallery is now accepting submissions for 2025 exhibitions from both emerging or established artists and groups in the region. The Viewpoint Gallery is located at 5205 48 Ave., in ...
Dec 09, 2024

Calling all birders: Annual Christmas Bird Count takes flight this month
Red Deer's resident bird watchers are invited to participate in the central Alberta annual Christmas Bird Count, which the Red Deer River Naturalists (RDRN) say is the longest-running bird census in t...
Dec 06, 2024

Alberta Canola Conference and AGM
Local farmers are invited to participate in the Alberta Canola Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), taking place at the Red Deer Resort and Casino January 22-23, 2025. Registration is free and...
Dec 06, 2024

Red Deer students attend RCMP youth training academy
Red Deer RCMP recently hosted its annual Youth Training Academy event.The event provides a unique opportunity to students interested in careers with law enforcement.It includes hands-on demonstrations...
Dec 04, 2024

Sylvan Lake to kick off holiday season with Light up the Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake invites the community to take part in Light up the Lake, where it will turn on the Christmas lights for its Winter Village. The light up takes place Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. an...
Dec 04, 2024

City reminds residents that storm ponds are not for recreational use
City of Red Deer PSA -- With cooler temperatures, outdoor winter activities are ramping up, but storm ponds are not safe for recreational activities."Our teams regularly review safety practices and, w...
Dec 03, 2024

Red Deer investment advisor and others chime in on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This year, Dec. 3, which is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), is about amplifying the leadership of those with disabilities.Many are talking about the occasion including Jason...
Dec 03, 2024

Stuff-A-Bus for Sylvan Lake Food Bank happening Dec. 7
The Sylvan Lake Food Bank will once again be the recipient of a Stuff-A-Bus event this Dec. 7, hosted by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.The program was founded by bus driver Wayne Stade over 20 ye...
Nov 28, 2024

Red Deer photo radar locations for December 2024
Editor's note: This information is released by The City of Red DeerThe City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. ...
Nov 28, 2024